Find out how popular the last name Quarto is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Quarto.

Quarto, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Quarto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quarto in America

Quarto is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quarto surname appeared 284 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Quarto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quarto to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Quarto

The surname Quarto originated in Italy, with roots tracing back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "quarto," which means "fourth" or "quarter." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived in a particular quarter or district of a town or city.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Quarto surname can be found in the historical records of the Republic of Venice, dating back to the 14th century. Records from this time mention individuals with the surname Quarto residing in the bustling maritime city.

The name Quarto is also associated with several place names in Italy, such as the town of Quarto d'Altino in the province of Venice, and Quarto Grado, a small village in the province of Catania, Sicily. These place names likely contributed to the spread and adoption of the Quarto surname in their respective regions.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Quarto surname was Giovanni Battista Quarto, an Italian painter and architect who worked in Genoa and Rome. Born in 1504, he was known for his contributions to the Mannerist style of art.

Another prominent individual with the Quarto surname was Giacomo Quarto, an Italian mathematician and astronomer from the 17th century. Born in 1621 in Naples, he made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and authored several treatises on astronomy.

In the 19th century, Pietro Quarto, an Italian composer and conductor, gained recognition for his operas and orchestral works. Born in 1829 in Naples, he spent much of his career in Paris and is remembered for his contributions to the French operatic tradition.

The Quarto surname also appears in historical records from the Spanish Empire, where it was likely introduced by Italian immigrants or traders. One notable figure was Juan Quarto, a Spanish architect and military engineer who lived in the 16th century and played a significant role in the construction of fortifications in Spain and its colonies.

Throughout its history, the Quarto surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread to other regions and countries, contributing to the rich tapestry of global surname diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quarto

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Quarto.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Quarto was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Quarto has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Quarto was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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